OUR OFFICE is located on a narrow peninsula in a historic seaside village. For more than 30 years our architecture firm has designed new custom homes and renovations in challenging coastal environments such as Stonington Borough, CT. Since most of our projects are subject to the complexity of zoning, flood and historic regulations, we have developed an expertise in residential design that is sensitive to the coastline, its site, and surroundings
WE APPROACH every project without preconceptions. Our architecture and interior design are responsive to our client’s expectations and no two clients are alike. A key design philosophy of ours is to “work from the inside out and from the outside in.” Thus indoor rooms become outdoor rooms that merge with the landscape and seascape. We manage every project as if it were our own.
SERVICES
WE OFFER full project management and serve as a single point of contact for permitting, engineering, landscape, bidding, and construction management. We also take pride in introducing our clients to the highest quality builders, craftsmen, and artisans.
ARCHITECTURE
Computer renderings enable our clients to “walk through” their homes to view built-ins, furniture layouts, and sunlight and shadows at various times of the year. We provide preconstruction cost engineering strategies:
- Competitive bidding with pre-qualified builders
- Target construction costs and guaranteed maximum price.
- Critical path scheduling with the builder to reduce construction time.
INTERIOR DESIGN
We offer comprehensive interior design:
- Kitchen & bathrooms; cabinetry, built-in, and custom furniture.
- Lighting design and specification.
- Finish selection: flooring, tile, stone, paint & wallpaper.
- Plumbing fixture and appliance specification.
- Furniture layout and selection.
- Window treatment and rug selection.
SUSTAINABILITY
We take what we believe is a smart and responsible approach to sustainability. We specify proven technologies and building materials that are good for the environment and provide a homeowner with a return on their investment. The technologies include:
- Renewable energy including geothermal heating & cooling and solar power.
- High-performance insulation materials.
- Energy-efficient windows, appliances & lighting.
We also specify long-lasting, low maintenance building materials and whenever possible we source materials that are geographically close to the job site.
COASTAL PROPERTY ANALYSIS
Waterfront property is highly regulated and usually requires elevating the first habitable floor. Our firm specializes in the architectural feasibility analysis. Services include:
- Evaluation of existing structures with respect to re-use.
- Review of Coastal/(FEMA) requirements.
- Review of zoning, concept floor plans and elevations
- Site plan showing location and configuration of house and major site elements.
Our extensive experience in resolving zoning and flood hazard issues enables us to identify opportunities and minimize risks for both property buyers and homeowners.